Frances Gagua
Exports up 15.4% to $327.9b in February on Asia growth
Exports up 15.4% to $327.9b in February on Asia growth
Total exports to Vietnam more than doubled during the month.
CAD bans use of power banks during flights
Stowage of power banks in overhead compartments are also prohibited.
HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu on why the future of payments is instant
She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.
BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks, trade war shifts
She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.
Employment down 0.3% in Dec 2024
Over 2.71 million people were employed across key industries in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong raises rent of “well-off” public rental housing tenants
They will be required to pay 2.5 times to 4.5 times the standard rent.
OCBC unveils AI stock picker in Hong Kong
AI Oscar will send regular trading ideas on HK stocks via email to customers.
HSBC nabs Deutsche banker for North Asia and HK head of Global Private Banking
She joins from Deutsche Bank.
Hang Seng Bank becomes green partner of HKSTP
They will develop two programmes to promote sustainability in businesses.
Yuexiu Transport’s 2024 profits down 14.2% on toll collection right expiration
The final dividend is HK$0.13 per share.
Digital wealth advisory Endowus introduces OTP verification
There’s also a Whatsapp OTP verification for customers logging in overseas.
Wise unveils international business payment account in Hong Kong
It has no minimum balance requirement and no monthly subscription fees.
Endowus revamps HK advisory and investment leadership
Four new key appointments have been made.
More and bigger IPO deals in Hong Kong expected this year
The IPO pipeline will be bolstered by relaxed monetary policy.
China CITIC Bank and HKA launch travel card
Cardholders can earn up to 26,000 points when spending HK$25,000 within the first 5 months of issuance.
Hang Seng Bank executes pilot trades under RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility
It is one of the first banks to participate in the facility.
Hong Kong to review listing rules and virtual asset licensing
It will also explore enhancing measures for the issuance and transaction of digital bonds.
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